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Motivational Moments: New year, new goals

Thursday, 08 January 2015 16:52
Penny Jones-Richardson

Happy New Year! This New Year means new goals! But before you jump head first into your new journey, take a look at all of the goals you set last year and take time to examine if you completed those goals and if you are on the right track for your next phase of goal setting.

Steps to a happier New Year!

Tuesday, 06 January 2015 15:46
Timothy Houston

The New Year is upon us. It is not too late to begin the necessary work to get great things done in the upcoming year. Real success in life can only be measured by the accomplishment of your personal goals. Until you truly understand why you are here, you can never put the energy needed to bring your goals to fruition. Spend some time during this month to determine what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year. Here are some steps to help guide you along the way.

ENTERTAINING: Three creative ideas for holiday party themes and décor

Wednesday, 31 December 2014 14:33

(StatePoint) The look of your holiday party can be just as important as its other elements. So go above and beyond a plain table setting. Set the mood for your party and provide a striking visual to accompany the feast by creating a thematic holiday "tablescape."

Motivational Moments: Staying positive will make your journey full of joy

Wednesday, 31 December 2014 14:29
Penny Jones-Richardson

Have you ever felt like all of your dreams and goals were about to become true? Do you ever feel like everything you've worked so hard on is on its way to becoming a reality? If so, this means that you are in a positive state of mind and positive energy is all around you.

FUNdraising Good Times: Social change and nonprofits – more than fundraising

Wednesday, 31 December 2014 14:24
Mel and Pearl Shaw

Ferguson, MO and Staten Island, NY. Cleveland, OH. Michael Brown. Eric Garner. Tamir Rice. These cities and the deaths of these African American males – men and boys – are in the headlines. So are people's responses. These incidents are a catalyst for social change on many levels. Changes in policing, the use of the grand jury system, the role of the prosecutor. Changes in how we view and value the lives and bodies of black men and boys. Right now people can't get past the double standards, and across the country – in ways big and small – people are demanding change.

Sometime you have to find a way to get in the way

Wednesday, 17 December 2014 13:54
Timothy Houston

The struggle against injustice is not over. On September 2, 2013, Rep. John Lewis spoke to fast food strikers: "Sometime you have to find a way to get in the way. Sometimes you have to use your marching feet and sometimes you have to make a little noise. Sometime you have to find a way to make a way out of no way. Sometime you have to find a way to get in the way. I know some of your coworkers may be a little afraid. But you must tell them, don't be afraid. Be of good courage."

Motivational Moments: Everyone has their own journey

Wednesday, 17 December 2014 13:50
Penny Jones-Richardson

I was talking with a friend the other day and she mentioned how her life is nothing like she thought it would be. She spoke about how she wanted to do so many things before she got this age, but most of her dreams to this point have not come true. She also talked about some of the people she knew who started where she did but are doing so much better than she is. This she said makes her so discouraged and sad when she thinks about it.